Ridley Scott is the creative force behind some of the most influential and iconic movies of all time.
Aside fromAlien, his work on projects likeBlade Runner,Gladiator, andBlack Hawk Downhas won widespread acclaim.
If nothing else,this shows the passion Scott has for his creations.
The prequel’s mere existence is evidence of howAlien’s biggest enduring questionshave an ongoing influence on the director.
His director’s cut list is incredibly long, encompassing some of his best-known projects.
Notoriously,Blade Runnerunderwent multiple revisions beforeThe Final Cutin 2007.
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…the stats indicate that Scott changes almost 50% of his movies following their initial release.
Blade Runneris the ultimate example.
Similarly, less culturally resonant Scott projects have also benefited hugely from the director’s potential for retrospection.
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Likewise, in 2024, Scott’s extendedNapoleonedition added similar breadth to a limited theatrical release.
IfPrometheusshows the potential pitfalls of changing past films, these examples demonstrate that there can be benefits.
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